Data Analysis Program Specialist, Alternatives to Policing / Justice Reform / Community Responders

About the Role

The role involves working with data analysis, research, project management, and communication to support city-level projects.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis: Regularly use Excel or statistical software to analyze large sets of city Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) 9-1-1 police calls for service data to identify police calls that could be diverted to community responders and assess the impact of existing community responder programs.
• Research: Conduct research on specialized topics to assist in crafting detailed city-level reports and national best practice projects.
• Project Management: Self-motivate and remain organized in a fast-paced remote working environment, tracking and managing notes, contacts, and next steps for multiple concurrent projects across numerous cities.
• Communication: Attract interest in LEAP data analysis projects from city officials and manage communication throughout those projects, identifying and engaging with city staff and organizing calls with stakeholders.

This role helps cities send the right responders to 9-1-1 calls to address the root causes of crime, prevent negative police interactions, and remove responsibilities from police, making communities safer through criminal justice reform.

Required qualifications:

• Dedication to racial justice, drug policy reform, and criminal justice reform
• Experience using Excel or statistical software to analyze and glean insights from large datasets
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks
• Strong writing skills for explaining data analysis, writing reports, and communicating with key stakeholders
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences, demonstrating professionalism and empathy
• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience required

Benefits include:

• Remote work environment with organization covering approved work-related travel
• Funds to cover tools necessary to perform the job remotely according to technology policy
• Annual staff retreat and opportunities to attend in-person events, meetings, and conferences

The Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) is a national nonprofit founded by police officers that supports criminal justice and drug policy reforms to make communities safer, with over 300 police, judges, prosecutors, and corrections representatives advocating for reform.